Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - July, 2018
Defrib. implants rise
More and more Australians are having defibrillators surgically inserted each year.
Ice at work surveyed
Thousands of Australians turn up to work high on ice each day, a new report says.
National plan for endometriosis
The Federal Government has released a national action plan on endometriosis.
Nuclear rods head off
Nuclear fuel rods that have underpinned Australia’s high-tech research and medicine are on their way to France.
Robo-mirror senses mood
Australian researchers have made an AI-powered mirror that can assess a person’s mood.
NDIS team to catch crooks
The Federal Government is setting up a 100-person task force to catch people trying to rip off the NDIS.
PFAS probe hears of "living hell"
Residents in PFAS-affected areas have described their lives as a “living hell”.
Sleep study shows brain boost
Researchers say brain stimulation during sleep could improve memory processes.
Ambulance bills to be reviewed
Ambulance Victoria will review its debt collection processes after claims it has “unethically” pursued bills.
Gender split in heart response
Men are around twice as likely to receive proper treatment in an Australian hospital after a serious heart attack.
Health groups hiding money links
Experts say many consumer health organisations hide their industry sponsorship.
Hunt stops Insta spend
The federal health department will halt a scheme that has paid over $600,000 to popular Instagram users.
My Health 'opt-in' movement grows
Politicians appear to be turning against the My Health Record scheme, something both major parties have backed in the past.
New tech leads to telomere find
Australian scientists have made a ground-breaking discovery in the biology of telomeres – a major part of the aging process.
Obesity experts want more data
Obesity experts want children's height and weight to be measured every two years.
Sun study shows screen benefit
Australians who regularly use sunscreen in childhood can reduce their risk of developing melanoma by 40 per cent, new research shows.
ACEM issues access warning
Authorities say deteriorating conditions at some EDs are putting patients’ health and safety at risk.
Big data turned on health
Researchers have analysed millions of Medicare claims to gain insights into Australian general practice.
E-health opt out window opens
A three-month window for people to opt out of the My Health Record system opens today.
New insurance rules revealed
The Federal Government wants private health insurance premiums to be ranked to help consumers know what they are paying for.